7-2 Setup of Patient-plate
Incomplete attachment of the Patient-plate may cause patient burns.
Put gauze pads which are slightly larger than the Patient-plate and moistened
with physiological saline or conductive paste (e.g., Conductive Gel #1103, 3M)
on the Patient-plate. Attach it to the patient’s thigh or calf with the fastening
band, or lay it under the hip.
Wet gauze pads with
saline or conductive
paste.
The gauze pads should be wet throughout the operation. If they become
dry, wet again.
Do not apply the Patient-plate to a hairy or cicatrized skin area.
Do not deform the Patient-plate. The entire surface of the Patient-plate
should be in contact with the patient.
When a disposable patient plate (#1149, 3M) is being used:
Remove the protective paper and attach the plate to the patient.
The plate may become detached easily unless thoroughly dry.
Avoid a hairy or cicatrized skin area.
Do not wrinkle the plate. Its entire surface should be in direct contact
with the patient’s skin.
Entire surface of plate should be in
direct contact with patient’s skin.
The plate should not be reused.
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